We have a fantastic job opportunity for a Team Leader Pig Manager near Canterbury, New Zealand.
The job is a unique opportunity to combine people management with hands-on livestock farming in a progressive pig farming business that values work-life balance.
The unit is a 440-farrow-to-finish outdoor unit finishing 10,000 pigs annually.
About the Role
- You will lead a team of 3–4 and manage the farm’s pig operations, delegating tasks and communicating priorities clearly
- Supporting staff onboarding, training and development, and managing rosters
- Overseeing all duties across all sow work and finishers.
- Managing feed and animal health inventories
- Upholding high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity
- Around half of your time will focus on team leadership, the other half on hands-on farrowing
- Work is varied and team-based, following three-week cycles of mating, farrowing and weaning. It combines close animal care with modern infrastructure and technology
Person Specifications:
- Proven team leadership or strong potential to step up
- Strong pig farming background
- Strong communicator who builds positive team culture
- Practical, hands-on, proactive problem solver
- Commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity and high farming standards
Salary Package:
- Competitive remuneration: NZD $85K–$90K ($40/hr), paid hourly
- Supportive environment where leadership is valued and developed
- Modern facilities and equipment, with wet weather gear and boots provided
- A family-oriented workplace that respects your time off
- Location in South Canterbury – affordable lifestyle, great schools, close-knit community, and outdoor opportunities from skiing to fishing
- 3-bed home available to rent ($380 per week) + power (rates and water are included)
Applications welcome from those seeking to travel under a Working Holiday Visa, plus those looking for longer-term work with pork industry experience – a fantastic chance to live and work in one of New Zealand’s best regions.
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.
To apply for this job email your details to simon.withers@roadhogsrecruit.co.uk